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Protein skimmers for aquariums of all sizes Protein skimmers for aquariums of all sizes
Type
V = Venturi
T = Turbo
T - V = Turbo-Venturi
A = Air injection
NW = Needle-wheel impeller
  Placement
S = In Sump
FS = Free Standing
HOS = Hang On Sump
HOT = Hang On Tank
I = Inside Aquarium

Skimmer Model Type Placement Special Attributes
Over 400 Gallons
C-Skim 1800 A FS; S All controls are on one face, making setup and maintenance a breeze
Fish-Only up to 450 gallons, Soft Corals (LPS) up to 300 gallons, Hard Corals (SPS) up to 150 gallons
Up to 300 Gallons
Marine
Series 300
T S Features bottom-mounted, needle-wheel impeller pump that eliminates the need for bulky external pumps and hoses
Eshopps
In-Sump
PSK-300
NW S Adjustment knob fine-tunes water level within the protein skimmer reaction chamber for optimal performance
125-250 Gallons
Turboflotor
Blue 1000
NW; V HOT; S Needle wheel venturi pump maximizes protein skimming bubbles
up to 125 gallons
Turboflotor
1000 Multi
T-V FS; S;
HOT; HOS
Versatile and efficient premium skimmer
up to 250 gallons
60-120 Gallons
Bak-Pak 2 T HOT; HOS Protein skimmer and biological filtration combo
60 gallons
Slim Skim V I Designed to increase convenience while keeping energy use down
48/65 gallons depending on stocking levels
Coralife Super Skimmer T-V; NW HOT; S Patented needle-wheel system with aspirating Venturi
65 to 220 gallons
Eshopps
In-Sump
PSK-75-
PSK-200
NW S Adjustment knob fine-tunes water level within the protein skimmer reaction chamber for optimal performance
75 to 200 gallons
SeaClone T-V HOT; HOS; S Easy-to-install protein skimmer great for smaller aquariums
up to 100 gallons
Eshopps
Hang-On
NW HOT Budget-friendly hang-on skimmer boasts performance and easy installation
up to 100 gallons
Marine
Series 100
T S Features bottom-mounted, needle-wheel impeller pump that eliminates the need for bulky external pumps and hoses
up to 100 gallons
Dual Bak-Pak 2 T HOT; HOS Complete hang-on filtration that incorporates two Bak-Pak 2 Protein Skimmers
120 gallons
Less then 60 Gallons
Slim Skim Nano V I Designed to increase convenience while keeping energy use down
15/35 gallons depending on stocking levels
Mini Skimmer 115 T; NW I Adjustable mounting bracket fits standard aquarium frames
up to 30 gallons
Prizm Deluxe T HOT; S; HOS Filter media basket for supplementary filtration
up to 40 gallons
Skimmer Model Type Placement Special Attributes
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